After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

She was lost in thought, wondering when she could finalize the divorce as quickly as possible.

Lucas approached her and extended his hand.

Aveline was wearing an elegant black gown that accentuated her noble features. Her delicate facial

features were beautifully highlighted, with a hint of innocence in her mesmerizing eyes. Her slender waist curved gracefully into her hips. Aveline placed her hand in his.

Lucas gripped it tightly, his eyes swirling with intense emotion as he said in a deep voice, "Ave, you look stunning."

Aveline smiled softly. "Thank you. Did you just realize that?"

Lucas was at a loss for words.

He felt somewhat helpless but wasn't angry. The tenderness in his eyes only grew stronger.

Taking Aaron's advice, he had been treating her warmly. Though Aveline still resisted him, their interactions over the past couple days had been relatively pleasant.

If things continued this way, perhaps their life together wouldn't be unbearable after all.

left the Tudor mansion and got into

The guest list included) only the upper echelons of Cloudflare City's elite -

car, they saw a red carpet extending from the entrance all the way into

decorated. Red banners displaying birthday

"Lucas has arrived!"

who's that

heard she's

and murmurs arose

expressionless as he led Aveline directly into

chatting with some friends when he spotted

a moment," he said with a slight nod

low, angry voice, "Lucas, didn't I tell you not to bring her? She has no status. How dare she show up at an event like this?" Lucas remained impassive as he responded, "Her

temper as he asked, "Have you introduced her

until you mentioned

guests in the foyer to hear clearly, "Fetch a coat

was

Frederick's expression instantly darkened.